diff --git a/syncd/scripts/syncd_init_common.sh b/syncd/scripts/syncd_init_common.sh
index 725db8953..3e1b73987 100755
--- a/syncd/scripts/syncd_init_common.sh
+++ b/syncd/scripts/syncd_init_common.sh
@@ -24,6 +24,12 @@ fi
 # Use temporary view between init and apply
 CMD_ARGS+=" -u"
 
+# Set synchronous mode if it is enabled in CONFIG_DB
+SYNC_MODE=$(sonic-cfggen -d -v DEVICE_METADATA.localhost.synchronous_mode)
+if [ "$SYNC_MODE" == "enable" ]; then
+    CMD_ARGS+=" -s"
+fi
+
 case "$(cat /proc/cmdline)" in
   *SONIC_BOOT_TYPE=fastfast*)
     if [ -e /var/warmboot/warm-starting ]; then